Cosmetic prosthesis and methods for making the same

Abstract

A cosmetic prosthesis designed to provide non-invasive, removable enhancement of upper and lower lip, being intended to contour and push the facial skin around the mouth and jaw outward, reducing the appearance of wrinkles or aging lines.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The subject matter disclosed herein is related to provisional U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60 / 435031, filed on Dec. 19, 2002, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 346,946, filed on Jan. 17, 2003, and U.S. patent application (Ser. No. not yet assigned) entitled Cosmetic Prosthesis filed on Feb. 27, 2003, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates generally to cosmetic devices for improving a person's appearance. More specifically, the invention relates cosmetic devices for improving the appearance of the face. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Since the dawn of civilization or since ancient Greece, people have searched for the ‘fountain of youth’ or a manner in which to turn back the hands of time and appear more youthful. As we age, lines and wrinkles become more numerous and prominent, particularly in the face causing additional and pronounced wrinkling of the m...

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Benefits of technology

[0014] In one embodiment, the cosmetic prosthesis is fitted to the gums through dental impression techniques. The cosmetic prosthesis can be constr

Problems solved by technology

The area of skin surrounding ones mouth is highly susceptible to such wrinkles and aging lines due to the amount of fat cells present in the area and the continual growth of the nose and chin.

This movement of the teeth causes additional wrinkling around the mouth area as the skin folds sag without support, a condition which is exaggerated with the loss of skin elasticity, a condition that inevitably accompanies aging.

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